Raymond, Basil

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MANUSCRIPTS21These persons are typical of the majority. They representeither the fanatical nationali'sts or the remote isolationists.It is indeed surprising to realize how little man really caresabout or understands hils: fellow men. He has little apprecia-tion for the problems of others. How many Americans wantdisplaced persons to enter our country? How many care aboutor even know about the plight of the Greeks? In the presentworld situation many persons can see little hope for peace.Ill'stead of trying to develop an appreciation for all mankin~,some have lost their sense of values. "Live today and dietomorrow" is their philosophy.An escape from nationalism and isolationism in individualAmerican citizens and the cultivation of general world-wideconcern are necessities. Since the first step in any method isan appreciation of the problem, understanding and cooperationbetween the majority and minority are essential, Wheneveropportunity offers, the minority must foster unification of thetvyo factions by persuading the majority of their duty to man-kind. T.hus everyone may make and get a start on the road toworld-WIde understanding and good will.§ § § §Michelangelo's GodHe :Stamped across the universeAnd thrust His hand into a sunThat kissed His palm with ardent rageThen glowing, blushed, and died a stoneHe walked across the galaxiesDrinkino. stardust as He wentDebauc1~ing on the liquor turnedTo bitter gall in a gentle mouth.Great stars He burst in drunken blowsSplit the mangers' vestal lightAnd over the years shewed flameThat rent the veil of blinded man.-Ba'sil Raymond

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Michelangelo\u27s God

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